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In continuation... 6. Teach your children to manage their used clothes and other personal belongings very well, whether in their home or elsewhere. It can be irritating to have dirty clothes or shoes, especially those of a visitor litter every corner of the house. 7. Let them pack their toiletries before leaving home. Your children should not depend on their hosts for their basic toiletries like soap, cream, tooth paste and other essentials. 8. Teach your children to dress well all the time, especially when they are spending time with another family. You probably allow your daughters to dress in bum shots and your sons to walk about with their chest bare in your home, but they may not be safe if they do so in another place. You may not know where a predator would lie in wait for a child. 9. Teach them good table manners; not the one recited in nursery schools rhymes. Teach them to chew with their mouth covered, not to make noise with the cutlery on their teeth, not to talk with their mouth full, etc. 10. Let your children know that washing only their own plates after eating is not a noble idea. 11. Remind your children that jumping into a conversation when adults are talking is a sign of being ill-mannered. Discourage this both in your home and elsewhere. 12. Help your children not to be social birds online and anti-social bugs offline. They should relate well with people around them, much more than they do with virtual folks they meet online. Please, discourage this idea of young people locking themselves in the room hours on end without communicating with anyone in the house – all because they are on phone. 13. Empower your children to uphold your family values wherever they are. But before then, make sure that your family values are credible, empowering, socially and morally beneficial. 14. Teach your children to control their appetite and learn to turn down certain offers, even when such offers come from people they know. And at home, it is not compulsory that they must taste everything they see someone eating. This will help them to take their eyes away from certain things when they are in other people’s home. 15. Always remind your children that they are the window through which the world sees you. If your children’s behavior outside is bad, the general consensus is that they lack home training. And since children are not meant to give themselves home training, it means that you failed as a parent. 16. Finally, make sure your children know their Creator. Blessing is not hereditary; that you are godly or highly spiritual is not a guarantee that your children are saved. You must consciously and deliberately lead them to God. Let us try our best to make sure these children represent us well. I am sure you will feel good if you come to your children’s school and people are pointing at you as the parent of the best behaved child in the school. THE SCHOOL OR TEACHERS CAN'T GIVE THEM ALL!

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐓𝐨 𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 From their very first steps to their first day of school, the early years of a child’s life are filled with countless transitions, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. As parents, we play a vital role in helping our children navigate these transitions with confidence and resilience. Here are some strategies for supporting children aged 1 to 5 years through key milestones: 𝟏. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 (𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟔 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬): Introduce solid foods gradually, offering a variety of textures and flavours to encourage exploration. Create a positive mealtime environment by sitting together as a family and offering plenty of praise and encouragement. 𝟐. 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐛 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐝 (𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐 𝐓𝐨 𝟑 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬): Involve your child in the transition by allowing them to help choose their new bed and bedding. Establish a consistent bedtime routine to provide comfort and predictability during this change. 𝟑. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐲 Visit the preschool or nursery together before the first day to familiarise your child with the new environment. 𝟒. 𝐓𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐 𝐓𝐨 𝟑 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬): Take a gradual approach to toilet training, allowing your child to progress at their own pace. Offer plenty of praise and encouragement for successful attempts, while remaining patient and understanding during setbacks. 𝟓. 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬): Involve your child in preparations for the new arrival, such as helping to choose baby clothes or setting up the nursery. Set aside special one-on-one time with your older child to reassure them of their importance and value. Throughout these transitions, it’s essential to maintain open communication with your child and validate their feelings and emotions. Encourage them to express themselves through words, drawings, or play, and offer plenty of reassurance and support along the way. Remember that each child is unique, and transitions may unfold differently for each individual. As parents, we have the privilege and responsibility of guiding our children through life’s milestones, nurturing their confidence, resilience, and sense of security. By providing love, understanding, and support, we can help our children navigate transitions with grace and emerge stronger and more resilient individuals. 📞 Call Us: 0161 205 9067 📧 Email Us: info@wmbchildcare.co.uk 🏫 Book a Visit: https://lnkd.in/es_tHcUm 🌐 Explore WMB Offers: https://lnkd.in/eHTjiuZh 🌐 Visit: wmbchildcare.co.uk

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tl;dr The state of school-age child care is dismal, and we need to spend a lot more time and energy trying to figure it out. The past couple of weeks, work feels a little different. Kids in the background (and sometimes the foreground) of Zoom calls, friends and clients telling me they're waking up at 4am to get some work done, haggard parents apologizing for being unavailable at random work-day hours... If you're a parent of a school-age kid, you know what I'm talking about. Summer is really rough for working parents - after we're already beat down from the hellscape of school activities that the last month of school. If you don't have school age kids, let me give you a little taste. *The scenario below mirrors my own experiences as a person who has the privilege of working at home, having flexibility, owning a car, and being able to pay for camp and other activities. This is often the best-case scenario. People in other situations may find themselves having to choose between missing work or leaving their children unattended.* November 18th, 7:59 am: sit in front of computer hovering over the submit button so you can make sure to get a spot in the outdoor camp you can't really afford. *Repeat for 4 more camps that will all fill up within 10 seconds. May: frantically start creating calendars and spreadsheets that detail where your 6 year old will be at every minute for the summer. It looks something like this: Monday 8:00-9:30 ??? 9:30-2:00 camp 2:00-2:30 drive from camp to swim lessons 2:30-3:45 swim lessons 3:45-4:15 drive from swim lessons to friend's house 4:15-5:30 play at friend's house Tuesday 8-8:45 ??? 8:45-1:30 camp 1:30-2:00 drive from camp to my house (with 3 friends) 2:00-4:30 try to work while kids play at our house Wednesday All day: Wing it. Hope kid is able to find something somewhat educational on YouTube so I can get some work done. You get the idea... and that's not to mention the first week of summer, last week of summer, and 4th of July week when everything is closed. School-age care is incredibly important - the school schedule does not match working parents' schedules, and this is especially clear in the summer. But, we don't talk about it much in the child care space. Why? I'm not sure, but I think it's time to change that. Tell me your school-age care stories. Give me your ideas on what an ideal system would look like. Tell me how you think we can move the needle. #childcare #policy #summer

This week Sundays’ team Slack has been full of pictures like this. Back to school is here! That means a new routine for almost every family. There’s *a lot* of mental (and physical) work that goes into making it happen. Here are a few ways we’re helping this year: 🏫 School calendars - Making sure you have the new school year in your calendar, and you know when the half days and days off are coming up. ⚽ Extracurricular activities - Signing up for extracurriculars, making sure you’re up to date on practice and game times 📅 Family calendar updates - Figuring out who will actually get which kids where, when. 👨🍼 New childcare arrangements - Finding childcare for the times kids aren’t at school or sports, and even finding someone to take them there! 🍽️ Meal planning - Making meal planning one less thing you need to think about. 👩⚕️ Doctors (and dentist!) appointments - Finding the last minute doc and dentist appointment slots before school starts ✏️ School supplies and teacher appreciation gifts - The tactical things! ➕ Finding tutors - We’ll find the best tutors to help your kids learn, we’ll often interview them for you! Our team knows what goes into getting your family ready for the year, because they do it themselves. -- Sundays is an executive assistant service for working parents. We help families with all of the life ops it takes to keep your family running smoothly.

As we gear up for the back-to-school rush, Fast Company shares some solid tips for working parents. One tip I found helpful was to remember the power of blocking your calendar for those moments that matter. Those first few weeks can be chaotic, but setting aside dedicated time can provide the breathing room you need to handle school logistics and adjustments smoothly. #BackToSchool #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/eQtddHmD

Moving to a new home can be an exciting adventure, but for kids it can also be a source of stress and anxiety. Whether you’re relocating across town or to a new city, helping your child feel comfortable before, during, and after the move is essential. In this month's blog, there are tips to make the transition smoother and more enjoyable for your little ones. 👨👩👦👦 📦 https://lnkd.in/dwqdH9Tz

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I thought of venturing into a cafe, I’ve always been keen to make coffees and try them differently. I guess I am a coffee lover. Moreover I love serving people, connecting with them, making them feel greatful about having a coffee in good moments! Here was my pitch. As a parent and working professional, you always want to disconnect from world and be as a couple, but either you are too cross with career and you are working non stop, or you are working from home and you have kids running the house, I can relate to that because I have a lovely daughter myself and it’s truly a 4 year rules your world. You are running around them and feeling exhausted, you need to engage with them and you don’t want to fail them as your mother and father. So you push yourself. Do you even remember when you had a coffee without getting interrupted? The Giggle Ground Cafe will solve your worries because this cafe is a crèche. It has activities all day long till about 8 for kids and young adults, with its vast variety of books to engage in for kids to elderly. There are some pacifying activities for babies so you can have coffee in peace. We are health conscious ourselves so what you eat is what we eat, the food will taste awesome and you won’t regret since we will always prepare keeping calories in minimum, with our in-house nutritionist, my sister in law. We run our cafe keeping in mind a safe space of #Introverts since we believe in your own space is needed too, and for working professionals we have pods for one sitting only (space crunch), where you get free Wi-Fi and charging stations. We will be able fo arrange a screen for you too on need basis, free of charge. You have to book a pod for minimum 4 hours. It’s for toddlers, kids, yong adults, adults, elderly. You all laugh or giggle, we bring the experience to you. For this my elevator pitch is - As a parent, I know the exhaustion of juggling work and family. Giggle Ground Cafe is the answer—a place where you can finally enjoy a coffee in peace while your kids are safely engaged in fun activities. It’s a cafe, crèche, and a haven for parents, kids, and professionals alike. Our healthy, delicious food is crafted by our in-house nutritionist, and we offer quiet pods for work or a moment to yourself. At Giggle Ground, we bring back the joy of simple moments—because every parent deserves a break. How do you feel about it? Any suggestions? For this I am designing a mobile app on Thunkable to improve experience of the customer. The experience I have for workspace management, I can fully utilise it to design my own cafe. #ParentLife #WorkLifeBalance #CafeAndCreche #FamilyTime #Coffee #HealthyEating #MindfulParenting #CoffeeLovers #NutritionMatters #WorkAndPlay #UnwindAndRecharge #KidsActivities #ProfessionalPods #ParentingWins #SelfCareForParents #IntrovertHaven #Entrepreneurship

In the dynamic world of early childhood education, the well-being of nursery staff is so important. You must prioritise the mental and emotional health of all nursery team members. ✨😁 Burnout among nursery staff is a real concern. Stemming from the demanding nature of their profession. Recognising the signs and symptoms of burnout is crucial. But equally important is taking proactive steps to prevent it. 🌱 Read our latest blog to get an insight into burnout and stress within a nursery setting - https://lnkd.in/eCDmg7wx 😁🤩Let's lead by example and ensure that our nursery settings are not only places of learning and growth for children, but also supportive spaces where our staff can thrive. Together, let's make staff well-being a top priority. #NurseryManagement #StaffWellbeing #EarlyChildhoodEducation #Level3EducationAndTraining #InvestInSuccess #AspireTraining #TrainingAndDevelopment #Wellbeing #MentalHealthWeek